From: "Mary Schrader Lasica" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:53:19 -0700 Subject: Blue Web'n Update: April 26, 2002
The Blue Web'n Update lists the weekly additions to Blue Web'n, a searchable online library of Blue-Ribbon Web sites sponsored by Pacific Bell. Blue Web'n sites are categorized by Grade Level, Content Area, Application, and Dewey Decimal Number. Did you know that you can search the Blue Web'n database to access over 1200 great educational resources? Go to http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn and either browse the content table, or conduct a search for age-appropriate materials (see the link to Grade Level search near the top of the page). ========================================================== Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Get the latest weather, sports, and lifestyle news you can't afford to miss, all at a price you can afford to pay! Click now! http://click.topica.com/caaacQXbz8PSsbAloQZa/TopOffers ========================================================== Space Place has a tortilla spacecraft competition, with entries (picture or recipe) due May 15, 2002 (by snail mail only; no e-mail entries). Parental signature is required for those under 18. See the Space Place website listed below (in Make Spacey Things) for details. Hot Site ------------------------------------------------------- TappedIn ***** http://www.tappedin.sri.com/ TappedIn is a free and open teacher's collaborative, where educators can go to take part in training, online discussions and activities. The community of users has been growing steadily since 1997, and now offers a wide range of opportunities for educators to expand their horizons. To see the TappedIn monthly calendar, go to: www.tappedin.sri.com/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.cgi Grade Level: Adult/Professional Content Area: Education (Teaching & Learning/Distance Learning) [Dewey #370], Technology (Planning) Application Type: Resource, Activity New Additions ------------------------------------------------ Space Place ***** http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ In both English and Spanish, the Space Place includes activities and information related to the exploration of outer space, as well as Earth from space. Make Spacey Things includes a contest with entries due by May 15, 2002 for a tortilla spacecraft (open to U.S. residents only). Dr. Marc's amazing facts tie space science into their everyday lives. Toward the bottom of the page, you will find the teacher's section with lesson ideas. Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary Content Area: Science (Astronomy/Space) [Dewey #520], Mathematics (Problem Solving), English (Reading) Application Type: Resource, Activity ------------------------------------------------- Renaissance Secrets **** http://www.open2.net/renaissance2/doing/doing.html A joint offering of the BBC and Open University, this website explores four mysteries from a historian's point of view. Although built to support a television series on the BBC, teachers can use this site to explore conspiracy, medicine and inventions in Renaissance Europe. Use this site to trigger a discussion of overlooked careers and standards in historical research. Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College Content Area: History & Social Science (World History) [Dewey #909], English (Reading), Science (General) Application Type: Resource, Activity --------------------------------------- Great Buildings.com *** http://www.greatbuildings.com/ Great Buildings is a huge database of information about architects and their buildings. 800+ Buildings are featured from 40 countries. There aren't images of every building, but many buildings shown have multiple views. Virtual Reality (VR) versions of some building are available, although you need to download a free software package for viewing VR. Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Adult/Professional Content Area: Arts (Architecture) [Dewey #720], Community Interest (Leisure) Application Type: Resource ------------------------------------------- Your Genes, Your Health: A Multimedia Guide to Genetic Disorders **** http://yourgenesyourhealth.org/ This site has a wonderful animated explanation of the causes of Sickle Cell Disease. For other disorders, such as Cystic Fibrosis, Hemophelia, Neurofibromatosis, and Huntington Disease, there are areas where patients talk about the consequences of having the disorder, treatments and tests. Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Adult/Professional Content Area: Science (Life Science) [Dewey #570], Health (Diseases), Community Interest (Health) Application Type: Resource Links ------------------------------------------ <a href="http://www.tappedin.sri.com/";>TappedIn</a> <a href="http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/";>Spaceplace</a> <a href="http://www.open2.net/renaissance2/doing/doing.html";>Renaissance Secrets</a> <a href="http://www.greatbuildings.com/";>Great Buildings.com</a> <a href="http://yourgenesyourhealth.org/";>Your Genes, Your Health</a> _______________________________________________ ADMINISTRIVIA OR Who are we? How do you subscribe? How do you get your e-mail address taken off this listserv? Blue Web'n is brought to you by Pacific Bell, a subsidiary of SBC Communications, Inc. Our Education Team is composed of teachers and librarians in the state of California in the United States. 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